Jennifer’s connection to the earth and sea began with her parents. Her mom and dad are lifelong sailors– naming her Jennifer because of its Celtic meaning: “White Wave.” She spent much of her childhood on the water, sailing and traveling, but always came home to the hill country of Texas, with its bluebonnets, longhorns, cactus and long summer days.
This memory of wind, water, and earth is the balance Jen brings to every piece in her jewelry line. She started making jewelry in high school metalsmith classes but truly developed her craft at Native American schools in New York, Maine, California, and New Jersey. Jen’s teachers and mentors passed down design techniques including leather making, stone carving, bead work, and basket weaving — all of which find their way into JCJ collections.
Today, Jennifer Cecile Jewelry is known for its symbolism, deep grounding in tradition, and a beautiful blend of refined design with raw elements. Jen has been designing jewelry professionally since 2013 and now works independently from her studio in the Colorado mountains.
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Telluride Gallery of Fine Art
130 East Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Saturday: 11am – 6pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
Monday: Open by appointment
